Edit button in messages
My edit button in messages disappeared. Restarting my phone does not fix it. How do I get it back?
iPhone XR, iOS 16
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Hi visssus,
We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that you are unable to edit a message.
We’d like to gather additional details that may help us be in a better position to assist you.
Is your device updated to iOS 16?
If yes, you can edit a recently sent message up to five times within 15 minutes of sending it.
You can use the steps in the article below to guide you through the steps.
Unsend and edit messages on iPhone - Apple Support
If it's past 15 minutes of sending the message, the option to edit it is no longer available.
Take care!